Meenachil Population
As per the 2011 Census, Meenachil Tehsil has a population of 4.06 Lac (4,06,471) with 2.02 Lac (2,01,743) males and 2.05 Lac (2,04,728) females.The sex ratio in Meenachil is 1015, indicating an above-average ratio compared to the national average of 943 .
Child Population (Age group 0-6 years) of Meenachil Tehsil is 36.49 k (36,489) which is 8.98% of Meenachil Tehsil overall population, Child sex Ratio of Meenachil Tehsil is 959 females for every 1000 males.
Note : In the 2011 Census, the Meenachil Subdistrict (Tahsil) is listed as part of the Kottayam District in the state of KERALA in India.
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Meenachil Estimated Population in 2024
In 2024, Meenachil Tehsil current estimated population is projected to be 4.36 Lac (4,36,282), indicating a 7.33% increased from Meenachil's population in the 2011 census. In 2024, the estimated male population is 2.17 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.20 Lac.
Meenachil Estimated Population in 2025
In the year 2025, Meenachil Tehsil estimated population is projected to be 4.38 Lac (4,38,027), projecting a 7.76% increased from Meenachil's population in the 2011 census. In 2025, the estimated male population is 2.18 Lac, and the estimated female population is 2.20 Lac.
Meenachil Christian Population
Christian is the most popular religion in Meenachil Tehsil, with a total Christian population of 2.14 Lac (2,13,555), accounting for 52.54% of the Meenachil Tehsil population. Out of this, the Christian male population stands at approximately 1.06 Lac (1,05,514), and the Christian female population is around 1.08 Lac (1,08,041).
Meenachil Hindu Population
Hindu is the second most popular religion in Meenachil Tehsil, with a total Hindu population of 1.62 Lac (1,62,203), accounting for 39.91% of the Meenachil Tehsil population. Out of this, the Hindu male population stands at approximately 80.44 k (80,437), and the Hindu female population is around 81.77 k (81,766).
Meenachil Religion Wise Population
| Religion | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Christian | 2,13,555 | 52.54% |
| Hindu | 1,62,203 | 39.91% |
| Muslim | 29,932 | 7.36% |
| Religion not stated | 591 | 0.15% |
| Other religions and persuasions | 76 | 0.02% |
| Buddhist | 50 | 0.01% |
| Sikh | 40 | 0.01% |
| Jain | 24 | 0.01% |
Based on Data from Census 2011
Explore State wise Religion PopulationMeenachil Urban Population
The Urban population of Meenachil Tehsil is 56.87 k (56,870), with 28.32 k (28,323) being males and 28.55 k (28,547) being females, making up 13.99% of the Meenachil total population, The sex ratio in urban population is 1008 females for every 1000 males.
Meenachil Rural Population
The Rural population of Meenachil Tehsil is 3.50 Lac (3,49,601), with 1.73 Lac (1,73,420) being males and 1.76 Lac (1,76,181) being females, making up 86.01% of the Meenachil total population, The sex ratio in rural population is 1016 females for every 1000 males.
Meenachil Literacy Rate
Meenachil Tehsil has a literacy rate of 97.33% which is higher than national average of 72.98%, The Male literacy rate of Meenachil Tehsil is 97.93 higher than national average of 80.88%, The Female literacy rate of Meenachil Tehsil is 96.74 higher than national average of 64.63%. In Meenachil Tehsil's urban areas, the literacy rate is approximately 96.33%, while in the rural regions of Meenachil Tehsil, it is around 97.49%.
Literacy Rate among Urban and rural area of Meenachil
| Category | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 97.33 | 97.93 | 96.74 |
| Urban Area | 96.33 | 97.62 | 95.07 |
| Rural Area | 97.49 | 97.98 | 97 |
Literacy Rate by Religion in Meenachil
| Religion | Average Literacy Rate | Male Literacy Rate | Female Literacy Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christian | 97.98 | 98.37 | 97.59 |
| Hindu | 96.97 | 97.61 | 96.35 |
| Muslim | 94.62 | 96.77 | 92.36 |
| Religion not stated | 91.63 | 88.46 | 95.61 |
Meenachil Scheduled Castes (SC) Population
Scheduled Castes(SC) Population in Meenachil Tehsil is 19.75 k (19,749) with 9.78 k (9,783) males and 9.97 k (9,966) females, which is 4.86% of Meenachil Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Caste is 1019 females for every 1000 males.
Meenachil Scheduled Tribes (ST) Population
Scheduled Tribes(ST) Population in Meenachil Tehsil is 9.21 k (9,213) with 4.67 k (4,668) males and 4.55 k (4,545) females, which is 2.27% of Meenachil Tehsil overall population. The Sex Ratio among Scheduled Tribes is 974 females for every 1000 males.
Sex Ratio among Urban and Rural Areas of Meenachil
| Category | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1015 |
| Urban Area | 1008 |
| Rural Area | 1016 |
Sex Ratio by Religion in Meenachil
| Religion | Sex Ratio |
|---|---|
| Christian | 1024 |
| Hindu | 1017 |
| Muslim | 951 |
| Religion not stated | 802 |
Meenachil Area & Households
The Total Area of Meenachil Tehsil is 692.86 Square KM, with a population density of 587 people per square kilometer, Total Number of towns in Meenachil Tehsil are 2 and the Total Number of Villages in Meenachil Tehsil are 25.The Total Number of households in Meenachil Tehsil are 97.87 k(97,873).
Meenachil Workforce (Worker Profile) Overview
In Meenachil Tehsil, there are about 1.61 Lac (1,61,032) workers, making up nearly 39.62% of the Meenachil Tehsil total population. Out of these, around 1.15 Lac (1,14,825) are male workers, and about 46.21 k (46,207) are female workers.
Meenachil - Estimated Population: Yearly Projections Up to 2036
| Year | Estimated Population | Total Growth Since 2011 | Annual Growth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4.36 Lac (4,36,282) | 7.33% | ↑ |
| 2025 | 4.38 Lac (4,38,027) | 7.76% | 0.43 % ↑ |
| 2026 | 4.39 Lac (4,39,432) | 8.11% | 0.35 % ↑ |
| 2027 | 4.41 Lac (4,40,620) | 8.4% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2028 | 4.42 Lac (4,41,807) | 8.69% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2029 | 4.43 Lac (4,42,983) | 8.98% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2030 | 4.44 Lac (4,44,170) | 9.27% | 0.29 % ↑ |
| 2031 | 4.45 Lac (4,45,019) | 9.48% | 0.21 % ↑ |
| 2032 | 4.46 Lac (4,45,637) | 9.64% | 0.16 % ↑ |
| 2033 | 4.46 Lac (4,46,255) | 9.79% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2034 | 4.47 Lac (4,46,873) | 9.94% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2035 | 4.47 Lac (4,47,479) | 10.09% | 0.15 % ↑ |
| 2036 | 4.48 Lac (4,48,097) | 10.24% | 0.15 % ↑ |
Projected estimates indicate that Meenachil Tehsil's population in 2036 is expected to reach around 4.48 Lac (4,48,097), with a male population of 2.23 Lac (2,23,016) and a female population of 2.25 Lac (2,25,120). This reflects a total growth of 10.24% from Meenachil Tehsil's population in the 2011 census, with an average yearly growth rate of 0.24%.